You may think "a belt is a belt". However, I've gone through a few that just didn't last, the material was cracked, cheaply made, etc. I've been wearing it every day for two months now and it's great. Good quality and looks nice. Would buy again. Like all belts, it runs small, so order it. I wear 32" pants and bought a 34" belt, I wear it in the second or third hole.